Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
New ruling to benefit Navy veterans that served in Vietnam coastal waters
-- from Jana Webb for Orcas Community Resource Center -- The Veterans Administration (VA) has previously denied compensation benefits to Navy veterans who served in the waters off the coast of Vietnam during that war. After many years and a federal appeals court ruling, those veterans are now eligible for
Orcas Veg Fest 2020 fundraiser: Burgers & brats BBQ at Island Hoppin’ Brewery
Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Mariann Carrasco for Orcas Veg Fest -- Orcas Veg Fest 2020 is sponsoring a fundraising event on Sunday, August 25. Enjoy the "Burgers and Brats BBQ" at Island Hoppin' Brewery from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. using plant-based
What should State Parks focus on in the future?
Does Orcas have leftover bits from a Master Plan we could share? -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning the process to develop the agency’s 2021-31 strategic plan and would like the public’s input. State Parks is hosting three public meetings to
Fire Commission to meet on Monday
Monday, August 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski,Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introduction Additions or
Upcoming Jazz Festival features some Seattle jazz greats
Friday - Sunday, August 30 - September 1, Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson for Orcas Island Jazz Festival -- Tickets are on sale now at www.OrcasCenter.org for the Orcas Island Jazz Festival. Get set for three superb nights of great jazz from Friday, August 30, through Sunday September 1. This year’s
Book Review | American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump
-- Book review by Jens Kruse -- Journalism has been called “the first rough draft of history” and Tim Alberta’s book gives us the history of the ten years from February of 2008 to December of 2018, the history of, as the subtitle of his book states, the “Republican Civil
Orcasional Musings | It’s The Berries! Can They Think?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Sometimes I think that berry bushes are smarter than we are. The various wild Orcasian berries have discovered ways to coexist with very little conflict, while we humans are still fighting it out among ourselves. The main purpose of life, as best as
Sheriff’s Report | August 7 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 7, 201919-006491 Wanted Person 09:09:02 08/07/19 A Deputy arrested a Friday Harbor man on an active felony DOC Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine. The male was booked into jail, a probable cause statement was sent to the PA's Office, and
Fairgoers startled by turtles being tossed through the air
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- San Juan County Fairgoers were alarmed Thursday evening as turtles began raining from the skies. When children were treated to a turtle and a plastic bag of water in a carnival game by the Fair's concessionaire, Paradise Amusements, some children chose to
Beloved balladeer returns for Grange concert
Friday, August 23, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Ellie Hoague for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Connecticut-based folksinger Geoff Kaufman is coming to Orcas once again, to perform in a benefit concert at the Orcas Grange on August 23. For those of us who heard (and sang with) him before,
Master Gardeners await your plant, garden problems
Saturday, August 17, Orcas Farmers Market and Wednesday, August 21 11 - 1, Driftwood Nursery Bring your garden problems to the San Juan County Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market on the Orcas Village Green Saturday, August 17 and to Driftwood Nursery on Wednesday August 21 from 11 - 1.
Laura Viers’ charismatic music an antidote for turbulent times
Friday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- A prolific songwriter for nearly twenty years, Laura Veirs has forged a career as a musical storyteller exploring themes of romantic intoxication, vignettes of daily life, and social commentary. Veirs’ vocal prowess has been celebrated
Park & Rec searching for volunteer coaches
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec is on the search for Volunteer coaches. We are dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment for our children to have a fulfilling time participating in our programs. Orcas Park and Rec focuses on the
Extra sailing on Saturday night from Friday Harbor is only if you have livestock on board
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The San Juan County Fair is happening this weekend in Friday Harbor. After coordinating with fair staff to determine when presenters would be bringing their livestock home, we decided to add an extra sailing off San Juan Island late Saturday night, August 17, to help tall
Meet James Taylor, new high school custodian
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? Not at the moment, but we will bring our new puppy home in September. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? Anything outdoors, tinkering with things, watching my grandson grow up. What kind of music do you like?
Health Commissioners discuss consultants, town halls, the roof
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Driven by rising costs and service limitations, the Orcas Island Health Care District has been exploring all its options in supporting health care in rural areas. Commissioners are considering three possible structures that could enhance revenues and care options: Rural Health Clinic
